The Economics of Everyday Things

The Economics of Everyday Things

Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett

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Carnival Games (Replay)

Carnival Games (Replay)

May 27, 2024

Does anyone ever win the giant teddy bear? Zachary Crockett steps right up.   SOURCES:Matthew Gryczan, retired journalist and engineer.Elliot Simmons, former carnival game worker.Olivia Turner, genera...

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49. Weather Forecasts

49. Weather Forecasts

May 20, 2024

With industries relying on them and profits to be made, weather forecasts are more precise and more popular than ever. But there are clouds on the horizon. Zachary Crockett grabs an umbrella.   SOURCE...

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48. College Fraternities

48. College Fraternities

May 13, 2024

A fraternity’s budget includes broken windows, liability insurance, chili dog breakfasts, and the occasional $40,000 DJ. Zachary Crockett crashes the party.   SOURCES:Anthony Anderson, member of the S...

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47. Bail Bonds

47. Bail Bonds

May 06, 2024

How does bail work — and who's really paying? Zachary Crockett follows the money.   SOURCES:Joshua Page, professor of sociology and law at the University of Minnesota.Steven Zalewski, criminal defense...

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46. Car Colors

46. Car Colors

Apr 29, 2024

So many vehicles on the road today are white, black, or gray — but automotive designers find that consumer preferences may be changing lanes. Zachary Crockett surveys the lot.   SOURCES:Tom Crockett, ...

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45. Storage Units

45. Storage Units

Apr 22, 2024

Americans love to buy new stuff and hate to get rid of old stuff, which is why storing it all has become a $45 billion business. Zachary Crockett cleans out the garage.   SOURCES:Zachary Dickens, exec...

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44. Movie Sound Effects

44. Movie Sound Effects

Apr 15, 2024

The background noises you hear in film and TV — from footsteps to zombie guts — are produced in specialized studios by professionals known as Foley artists. Zachary Crockett makes some noise.   SOURCE...

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43. Top-Level Domains

43. Top-Level Domains

Apr 08, 2024

Those letters at the end of web addresses can mean big bucks — and, for some small countries, a substantial part of the national budget. Zachary Crockett follows the links.   SOURCES:Vince Cate, techn...

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42. Cemeteries

42. Cemeteries

Apr 01, 2024

The verdant lawns promise everlasting rest — but what does it mean to sign a lease for all eternity? Zachary Crockett finds out where the bodies are buried.   SOURCES:Terry Arellano, co-founder and pr...

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41. Pet Movers

41. Pet Movers

Mar 25, 2024

Relocating halfway across the world is hard enough for humans. For pets it can require a specialist. Zachary Crockett waits at the airport, holding a sign saying "Fluffy."   SOURCES:Amelia Barklow, ow...

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